Seats for Forklifts Sterling Heights

Seats for Forklifts Sterling Heights - Sterling Heights, Michigan is a suburb of Detroit. Situated around 40 km to the southwest, it has a population of almost 130,000 residents, making it the 2nd biggest suburb of Detroit. Sterling Heights is part of Macomb County and is bordered by the communities of Mt. Clemens, Warren and Troy. Branches of the Clinton River flow through Sterling Heights.

After the Revolutionary War, farmers started to settle in the area currently referred to as Sterling Heights, attracted by the fertile soils. These settlers prospered and built large homesteads, and by 1880, this was a picturesque town dotted with farm houses and fields of wheat and other crops. With the coming of the railroad, the Town of Sterling accommodated four passenger trains a day from Detroit. The Town of Sterling became Sterling Heights when it was incorporated officially as a city in 1968. The word "Heights" was added to distinguish the city from a village called Sterling within Arenac County. Sterling Heights is currently a thriving commercial and industrial area and a core suburb within the greater Detroit metropolitan area.

The Detroit Institute Of Arts has its home within Sterling Heights. This museums is considered one of the best museums within the world and holds over 65,000 items. The city features numerous other cultural and historic places. The Museum Of Natural History features extensive prehistoric exhibits. Fisher Mansion has a collection of original art from India and Asia. Upton House is an historic home dated to the year 1867 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall is the venue for the 85-year-old Detroit Symphony. Outdoor places include Four Bears Water Park, Detroit Zoo, Seven Ponds Nature Center and African Safari Wildlife Park.

The city of Sterling Heights boasts many yearly cultural events, like the Memorial Day Parade and Sterlingfest. The event called Sterlingfest is held each and every summer at Dodge Park near downtown Sterling Heights. Three days of carnival rides and performances distinguish this popular family event which has featured recording artists like REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield. The Polish-American Festival, which features local Polish bands, is also a well attended event because of the large number of area residents with Polish heritage.